Antieke messing balansgewichten – 13-delig – geijkt & ongeijkt – Europa ca. 1880 - Balance or scale - Brass, Wood

Rare and fully original 13-piece set of brass balance weights, originating from a European trading or pharmaceutical environment. The set includes both hectogram and gram weights and is housed in a beechwood block, making the weights decoratively and clearly presented.

Part of the larger weights bears official calibration and re-calibration stamps, dating from around 1880, which confirms professional origin and historical authenticity. Other, smaller weights are uncalibrated, as is common with apothecary and precision sets. The brass weights show a warm, original patina that beautifully reflects their age and history of use.

A special collectible for lovers of historical measuring instruments, history of science, and antique craftsmanship. All photos are an integral part of the description and show the authentic condition of each weight.

Contents of the set
Calibrated hectogram weights:
• 1× 5 HEKTOGRAM calibration marks from 1889
Calibration Office 4 Nijmegen, Weight Manufacturer; Kleinefeldt C.T.V Mook
• 1× 2 HEKTOGRAM calibration marks from 1900
Calibration Office 8 Dordrecht, Weight Manufacturer; H.K. van Wingerden Gorinchem
• 1× 1 HEKTOGRAM calibration marks from 1914
Calibration Office 3 Arnhem, Weight Manufacturer; Automatic Screwworks Nijmegen
• 1× 1 HEKTOGRAM calibration marks from 1880
Calibration Office 1 Den Bosch, Weight Manufacturer; S. van Amersfoort Gorinchem

Calibrated & uncalibrated gram weights:
• 1× 50 G calibration marks from 1922
Calibration Office 5 Den Haag, Weight Manufacturer; Haagse Balans en Gewichtenfabrikant N.V. Den Haag
• 1× 20 G calibration marks from 1924
Calibration Office 8 Dordrecht, Weight Manufacturer; Metaalwaren en Kopergieterij ‘Het Anker’, Hardinxveld
• 2× 10 G uncalibrated, Weight Manufacturer; Haagse Balans en Gewichtenfabrikant N.V. Den Haag
• 1× 5 G calibration marks from 1926
Calibration Office 1 Den Bosch, Weight Manufacturer; Jacobson v.d. Berg, Rotterdam
• 2× 2 G uncalibrated, Weight Manufacturer; Haagse Balans en Gewichtenfabrikant N.V. Den Haag
• 1× 1 G uncalibrated, Weight Manufacturer; Haagse Balans en Gewichtenfabrikant N.V. Den Haag
• 1× Beechwood Block (41)

Notable features
• Combination of calibrated and uncalibrated weights, typical for professionally used trade and apothecary sets.
• Richly stamped with official calibration and re-calibration marks on the larger weights.
• Professionally used in trade or pharmacy; strong historical and educational value.
• Warm, original patina that enhances historical authenticity.
• Exceptionally complete, including rare small apothecary weights (2 g and 1 g).
• High collectible value – ideal for collectors, museum presentations, or history-of-science enthusiasts.
• Strong decorative presence thanks to the beechwood block.
• Fully presentable and in well-kept condition.

Carefully packaged and insured shipment.